Survival Motorsports Road Trip / Build Thread

[Detroit Bill]

Originally Posted by Mr Jody

Good info Bill! I've been considering going a similar route as you, with the Blue Thunder dual plane and Barry's Felony heads, but just a 445 stroker. I welcome any other info you would like to provide on what else you are considering in your build (ie., carb, cam, lifters, rockers, etc.).

And thanks Brent, for the hood clearance information for a Unique. Just curious, what carb was used?

Sorry I missed this.

I gave Barry a target and the behavior I was going for and left him to pick the parts. He Spec'd:

QFT-850 Vac for the carb
Rocker Arms T&D
Hydraulic Roller
Custom Cam
I asked for a PCV system trying to limit the mist in the engine compartment.

We need to discuss things a bit before he moves forward. I believe he is very busy which is good for him. I am trying not to bother him with BS which frankly is difficult because waiting is difficult and I have lots of questions.

I did order up a Shelby Aluminum Alternator Bracket set and a Aluminum polishing kit. I have a nice 1-1/2 horse motor with a 12" x 5/8" arbor. I am going to try my hand at polishing the alternator bracket and if it works out like I expect it to I will get some Blue Thunder Competition valve covers and polish them myself. It will be a lot of work but I have supplies at work that will help and time to kill waiting for the kit and components to be done. Looking at photos on the internet most seem to be aluminum finned 427 Cobra or Chrome Pentroofs. I was going to do something slightly different. Being a bolt on I can always change them if I want.